It's with a little sadness that I have to confirm that we made our final devliery of lunches yesterday... 

Unfortunately we've ran out of funds but we're hoping that the recent media attention regarding child poverty and school lunches means that more Government help is on it's way.

I wish to offer a big thank you to all that have helped and donated over the last 2 months, including my husband Steve & our children Oscar & Alex for all the help supplying, making & delivering over the past few weeks.

I'm really proud of what we've achieved over the last 2 months after providing almost 1,500 free lunches to schools and the community.

Hopefully we've made a difference...

Jo x

The fruit was kindly donated by Woodcock Farm Shop as we are unfortunately running out of funds...big thank you to them for all their help!

We are planning to deliver another 75 lunches on Thursday but I'm afraid without any further donations we are already out of funds and will be unable to continue...hopefully something else will come in!

Jo x

We have the funds to keep us going this week and next, but as it stands we will run out of money next week. If anyone is able to donate please contact us via lunches@dazzlerscs.co.uk...

The Loughborough Echo included a follow-up article in last week's paper to celebrate over 1,000 lunches. After this week we will have produced over 1,300 lunches! We're now making 75 lunches twice a weeks, plus some fresh fruit from Woodcocks Farm Shop as the school has more children back at school.

Huge thank you to Sam Crane from BabyStyle for their generous donation!! This will enable us to carry for at least a couple of weeks...

Thanks again to Rod Darby for your second donation - your support is much appreciated!!

Thanks to Victoria Hicks who visited us today to talk about the work we've been doing. We have been on East Midlands Today which can be found here (will only be up for 24 hours however): BBC iPlayer

Apologies that we didn't get in any thanks to all those that have donated and helped, I may be on BBC Radio Leicester in the morning (Wednesday 10th) so I will try to get in what I can then!!!

Thanks, Jo x

We're not sure how long we can carry on as our supplies and money are running low & we have many of the girls back at work now which makes the logistics difficult. We have however just had a fantastic donation from Mr Justin Hewlett in Woodhouse Eaves which will help us hit 1,000 lunches next week!! Thanks Justin and thanks to everyone else that has helped by donating time, food or money!

The Beacon Academy is still closed today (Tuesday 2nd), so we delivered our lunches to Sarah & Phil @ The Venue in Melton Mowbray in order to help them with the great work they're doing in the community over there. Thanks to Oscar & Alex, our little Pole helpers!

We delivered 100 lunches to the Homeless shelter in Loughborough this week. They we're gratefully received.

Another 108 on Tuesday and the same today means that we've now provided 537 packed lunches for those less advantaged. A great achievement!

Well done to Jo for getting in the donations, organising the help and making sure the lunches get delivered!

Big thanks to one of our 'Dazzlers' Little Gee and her boyfriend Kyle!

The school is off next week for half term but hopefully we'll back in June - our aim is to help for as long as we can and hopefully reach 1,000 lunches!

Thanks again to all that have donated and a big thanks to George Glynn, Claire Brooks (both fantastic 'Dazzlers' ladies) & Julie Nyland for all your help in making lunches this week.

Julie Nyland (pictured) from Subway, Markfield - massive thanks for help with providing food and helping make the lunches!!

Lunches greatly received by the Headteacher Mrs Gadd to help with providing food for the children currently in school as well as the local community. We'll be back on Thursday with another 108 lunches!!

Marco comes up with the goods again giving us 1,000 food bags to keep us going!!

We would like to offer another huge thank you to the following people for their help & donations:

Julie Nyland & Subway, Markfield

Simon Flude & Ramblers Clothing

Justin Hewlett

Stuart & The Veg Factor

Marco & The Pear Tree Inn

Hazel Abbott

Lynn Bailey & Bawdon Lodge Farm

James Hurst

Nick Barana

Dave Harding & Quality FRESH Produce Ltd

Amanda Garland

Claire & Wayne Bradshaw

Helen Stubbs

Victoria Corcoran

Claire & George from Dazzlers

I've just spoken to the school and they have 108 Children that they are trying to provide food for as unfortunately the Government's school voucher sheme has not come through as yet.

We have agreed to initially provide lunches for 2 days a week to start off with (depending on donations) and obviously if we get more then we hopefully we can do more.

We're going to start next week so it looks like it'll be a busy bank holiday after all!

I have also been in touch with the Loughborough Echo and we're looking to get an article in there next week.

So this is a cry out for everyone to share this post (and donate if you are able to)!!!

Obviously for any donations received, we will put your name/business on our website and hopefully get it in the Loughborough Echo and anywhere else we can.

All that aside it's a chance to help those less advantaged during these difficult times and any help would be appreciated.

The link to share is: www.dazzlerscs.co.uk/blog

Thanks,

Jo x

I've just got off the phone with a local school who may need our help!

Apparently they have 30-40 children at the school that they are giving lunches to but are also trying to help by giving them breakfast as well. It is difficult however, especially with having less staff in as well.

I'm awaiting a callback from the head so hopefully we can set something setup to help.

Watch this space...

We've had a great response from both those that have donated, helped and also shared so thank you to everyone, it is much appreciated!!

We delivered to some individuals that contacted directly for help, setup up in a couple of spots in Loughborough and got a mention on the radio which means we have quite a few people pickup lunches for themselves and children (unfortunately most didn't want to be photographed which is a shame but understandable).

I also made contact with the homeless shelter in Loughborough who are massively grateful to receive the lunches that we had left.

Thanks again to all that helped and donated. At the moment we're not sure when, where or how to do it again so I'm still calling round to work out if we should do it again, or if we can help in any other way.

Thanks again to Claire, Little Gee & George for their help on the day and please watch this space for an update on our next plans.

As always if you would like to help, donate or are in need of some support please email us on lunches@dazzlerscs.co.uk

Jo x

Well done to Jo Pole, George Glynn & Claire Brooks for their efforts. Between them they will have 105 lunches tomorrow to be given out to those who need. If they don't have them all collected, Jo has been in touch with homeless & women's refuge shelters shelters who would be happy for any donations.

Thanks to all the Dazzlers' ladies for posting this over social media for us as we've already had a number of people in need contact us, in addition to those in the industry offering advice.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow so we can do it again!

We would like to offer a huge thank you to the following people for their generous donations:

Spar, Woodhouse Eaves

Woodcock Farm (www.woodcockfarm.co.uk)

Harriet Barber

Nina & Mike Fletcher

Caroline Pook

Julie Nyland

Subway, Markfield

Sarah Hemmings

Rod Darby

Lynn & Ken (you know who you are!)

 They come up with the goods once again, here's Jay with the 12 loaves of bread they donated!!

Well done to Jo (the boss), George & Claire - 2 of our fantastic Dazzlers for passing the online course.

We're now legit to make those sandwiches!!

Please help & share…

Whilst our company has temporarily suspended cleaning due to the current pandemic, our staff are furloughed & we are all keen to help those less advantaged than us. We have decided to try & help the local community by making packed lunches for children/families that are going through a tough time & need that extra bit of help. There are many stories we have heard of families struggling during this crisis & it’s heart breaking to hear them.

It’s not a massive contribution to society but if we can at least help 1 person through this crisis then it’s worth a shot.

We are just going though our level 2 food hygiene course to enable us to offer home-made sandwiches, crisps, piece of fruit & a snack.

Our first trial day will be on Tuesday 5th may next to the great central railway in LOUGHBOROUGH, at 12.30pm.

If you aren’t able to make it to the collection point then please send a message to 07826855078 and we will try to arrange a drop off.

If you would like to contribute food please get in contact on the above number or email us on lunches@dazzlerscs.co.uk